Skirt of Manitou II?

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BravoGolf - Tue, 2008-07-22 11:52
Hi, am awaiting delivery of the Necky Manitou II (hopefully this Friday). Am wondering if I should get skirts for the cockpits or if the cockpits are so large that the expectation is that one doesn't need them?


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Adrian - Tue, 2008-07-22 12:11

or choppy water or windy days apray deck would be a good investment.

Im not sure how much boating you've done or if anyone else has suggested to you yet. But before you go heading to the high seas in your new boat. Please be sure to wear a PFD ( life vest / bouyancy aid) and grt some kind of instruction. Espically if you are coing to on the sea, if you compine an off shore wind with some inexperience = a whole world of bother.

 

Contact Benny or Conor in the ICU www.canoe.ie or if you pref contact where you bought your kayak (Of i-canoe.com i think) and they will point you in the right direction. Better to recieve some quality instruction that wishing you had whwn its all too late. (sorry for sounding like a bit of a kill joy there)

 

Adrian

"níl a fhios agam........"

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BravoGolf - Tue, 2008-07-22 17:37
Absolutely, Adrian, couldn't agree more! Am wondering in advance of this training should I get a skirt for the kayak though :)
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Adrian - Wed, 2008-07-23 12:33

To quote a man.....

 

"Better to be looking at it than looking for it"

 

"níl a fhios agam........"

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fran64 - Wed, 2008-08-20 15:51

Hi,

The necky gear partner extrasport show spraydecks here The front cockpit of the Manitou should be a standard Large spray deck. The back would be XXL.

Spraydeck sizes vary depending on the boat (cockpit) and on the paddler (Keyhole). Best thing to do would be to ask the lads in the shop where you bought the Manitou if they have XXL spray decks for the rear cockpit.  

If you're new to paddling go for a Nylon spraydeck. They're easier to get on, off, are cheaper and are sufficient for recreational paddling.

P.S.

If you are thinking about sea kayaking you should go about getting some maritime training (tides, currents, winds, swells, chart reading, compass bearing etc) Most sailing schools provide this type of training

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BravoGolf - Thu, 2008-08-28 12:58
Thank you, fran64, I did indeed get those and they fit perfectly. I absolutely agree with you on maritime training. I'm fairly proficient in reading and understanding tides, swells and compass bearing but will definitely get a course or two before moving out of the inlets around my area :)